Wow! This place is pricey. But they do have a great selection of top quality consumer kitchenware…read more If you are in need of a $200 pot, this is the place to come. The staff is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. They are able to order items that are not currently in stock. Parking at fourth Street can be challenging, especially on the weekends. But there is a lot directly behind this place. It is crowded though.

This was very much the visit that made me realize I don't especially like Sur La Table's vibe…read more I walked in looking for Le Creuset. They didn't carry much but what they did have was in Cerise and otherwise they heavily leaned Staub. I know Staub is a bit heartier, but it's so unattractive I can't get past how washed out their pink color is. Walking around the store after being greeted, I found it organized a bit oddly, with a minimal Valentines Day section. They didn't have the Stone Lain Stella Porcelain Round Dinner Plates I planned on checking out during my visit but they did have the pink heart plate, which I promptly noped out of when I saw how glitzy it was. The location has limited selection and in my opinion is only worth a drop in if you're in the area and a fan of Sur La Table. Personally I like the Williams Sonoma vibe and style more, so I likely won't be back.

Chopped onions are back at the food court!!!…read more If you order a hotdog at the food court, be sure to ask for the chopped onions. They are absolutely delicious on that hot dog. This is a moderate size Costco, with a parking lot that gets full on the weekends. There's some street parking but it's limited. Be prepared to do it out for a parking space if you come on a Saturday or Sunday. The staff here is helpful. But the lines can get long when the after work or weekend a crowd arrives. As usual, this Costco has the great value that all Costco's are known for.

I mean this place is daunting and I've always expected more from Cotsco. The few times I've been,…read morethe sampling has been real limited, like 1 or 2 spots. They seemingly change products? Something I've gotten one month, a few months is no longer there. This one does seem a bit smaller and parking is mayhem. The lines are long but go swiftly. The food court line at lunch... fughettaboutit. There's also very limited space to eat. Overall, I mean it's a Cotsco, but I do believe there are better ones out there.

10/22/2024: Fast forward from 2006 after purchasing a custom-made, leather backpack I commissioned…read moreSven's Owner's Daughter, Liza creating which I directed the design I wanted and tailored for globetrotting around the Planet, the backpack's main compartment zipper finally split! Welp~I called Sven inquiring replacing the backpack's zipper; however, to my utter dismay and severely disappointed, Sven will NOT replace the zipper. Instead, the Sven Customer Service's suggestion was taking the backpack to a Shoe Repair in Berkeley CA replacing the zipper which left me utterly taken aback and ruefully surprised, i.e., thus--a star was removed from my updated, 2024 YELP! Review! Still, the goat skin leather backpack has held its value according to Slavik, the Owner of Roseville Shoe Repair who replaced the backpack's main compartment zipper with a high-quality, metal zipper which I supplied Slavik the metal zipper and metal pull tabs. In addition, Slavik repaired the backpack's main compartment's interior, polyester lining which ripped sewing goat skin leather, lining replacement reinforcements, installed new leather pull tabs for the front compartment zipper, and the backpack's main compartment zipper pull tabs as well. Slavik also stated the leather used creating my backpack is goat skin which today, is quite costly if, I were to commission Sven creating another leather backpack, i.e., costing about $600.00 by today's present time. In fact, when I perused Sven's URL, Sven doesn't have the backpack design I created for my globetrotting needs! Indeed, I designed a unique, leather backpack NOBODY owns, i.e., which I'm so happy I commissioned Sven creating: Double pull tabs for the backpack's main compartment, double pull tabs for the front compartment, the backpack's strap can be utilized as a sling or utilized as a traditional backpack, a newly installed 2024 metal zipper for the main compartment, two exterior side pockets, goat skin leather interior lining, an interior zipper pocket, and an RFID storage compartment comprising the integrity, longevity, and retaining its high value! Overall and despite, Sven not replacing the backpack's main compartment zipper, I'm truly happy I had commissioned Sven's Daughter, Liza creating a goat skin leather backpack NOBODY owns! Hmmm~Maybe I should patent and copyright my design, eh, Sven? Lol!

one of my favorite features... the side zipper for stashing keys (or whatever, I use it for keys)…read more Now that cars don't require the engagement of a key, you still want them with you for the house, the car registering their presence, etc. The extra stash place means no fishing around, not extra stuff filling up the main purse compartment, yet if they are needed for one of the other keys on the ring, they are handy. With the zipper, you never lose them. Brilliant design. SVEN are the only purses I buy and most of my family has received a wallet or travel purse at this point. Great stuff, locally made, awesome owners. So says The Queen of Boogie Woogie and it is the Truth.

I absolutely love this Earthbar on 4th Street and end up here pretty often. The consistency,…read morequality, and genuinely kind staff are what keep me coming back. The menu has a lot of range which I'm grateful for: coffee, smoothies, bowls, toast, and everything is customizable with different boosts and swaps depending on what you need that day! I always feel good about what I order here. I usually go for the Power Shred smoothie since it has a really solid protein to calorie ratio (love the sprinkle of coconut on top too), and their avocado ricotta toast is so good (I always ask for pesto on it). The Original Fit Frappe reminds me of a frappe from bigger chain coffee spots, but it feels more balanced and made with better ingredients. I've been to a few other Earthbar locations and this one is definitely my favorite, the ambiance is clean and open, and the service is just consistently kind. Big shoutout to Victoria and Dom! As someone who works in service, I definitely notice that kind of care in places I go to, and they always make the experience feel easy and welcoming. It's nice to have them as familiar faces there. Quality and consistency is always there too.

If you're serious about the health quotient of your smoothies, then this is definitely the shop for…read moreyou. I think I'm more of a dilettante when it comes to smoothies because I use questionable decision criteria like which one has the least number of calories. Here they offer fifteen smoothies, a couple of superfood bowls, a smoothie-bowl hybrid called a booster, and three gluten-free toasts. I came in and blindly ordered the $12.95 Slim Down, a blend of strawberry, pineapple, coconut water, their plant protein, and something called the Slim Down herbal tonic (Photo 6). At 240 calories, it was the lowest calorie option, so I decided to give it a try. It wasn't as bland as I feared it would be, and it certainly wouldn't be mistaken for anything that looks similar at a boba shop. However, my conscience was clear. SMOOTHIE - 4 stars...the flavor wasn't four-star but the nutritional value was AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pretty minimal SERVICE - 4 stars...efficient TOTAL - 4 stars...do I look like a health nut?....why, thank you RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/a3YTe5J-1V

The The North Face Outlet Berkeley is not your run-of-the-mill outlet--it's the reason I can…read moreactually afford North Face gear, and it's what turned me into a lifelong fan. This place does require patience. You'll need to walk in circles, dig through racks, and really search. But if you're willing to put in the time, it pays off. Over the years, I've scored $10 shorts, hats and gloves, $20 sweatpants and shirts, and $40 sweatshirts and jackets. The prices have gone up a bit since the early days, but compared to retail and their standard outlet stores, but the deals are still amazing. This place is the OG. If you allow time for parking and give yourself a solid hour to browse, you're almost guaranteed to walk out with a treasure or two. At this point, I own so much North Face gear that I've been asked more than once if I'm sponsored... I wish.

The best North Face Outlet to go to. Of course, outlets are a hit or miss, so stop being a hater if…read moreyou went on a miss day. This is a stand alone warehouse type of outlet. It is huge with two different sides. Due to its size, there are more options of everything. I generally at least find one item when I make a trip out here. I've found a long down jacket before for the price of $60 when MSRP'd at $400. Denali and Nuptse jackets are rare to find. You will have to take your time and look at everything. Expect to be in there for 30 min to an hour if you like to sort through everything. Employees have always been nice and helpful. I always stop by when heading out to the bay or passing by. I never make a trip just to go to this store, or else you put yourself up for disappointment. It's an outlet! Like I said- hit or miss.

Great selections. Knowledgeable staff. Reasonable pricing all in s very well done environment for…read morekids of all ages!

The oldest dispensary in Berkeley, if I'm not mistaken. I love coming here for their reasonably…read morepriced flower and prerolls. They always have a great selection. Their budtenders are always so kind too!!

Wow, as expected there are a lot of choices. The place has lots of different rooms for all…read moredifferent types of fabrics, sewing notions, tons of ribbon. I'm trying to go green so instead of buying yearly Christmas wrapping paper, I thought I would make fabric Christmas sacks to be recycled every year with the family. Entering this warehouse, I knew better than to wander around aimlessly, so i asked for help immediately. A very kind sales lady showed me all my choices in all the different rooms. Yep, they had Christmas fabric for me in February along with matching ribbons. I left very happy and got them all for a great price.

After a great visit to the San Francisco location of Discount Fabrics, I decided to check out the…read moreBerkeley Discount Fabrics too. This spot feels newer and does not seem to have as much variety/inventory, but it's peaceful and clean! I arrived just before closing but still had time to browse. As the website stated, they don't carry much quilting cotton here but there's a ton of other types of fabric and materials and I bought some vinyl for future sewing projects like pouches and pencil cases. Prices are excellent, the service was good considering I arrived fairly close to closing time, and there's a free public parking lot right in front!

These people are frauds. I bought a grill from Amod thinking it was a full functioning item. When…read morethey brought the grill they forgot to bring half the parts. Since the first day we bought this grill we have been having parts break. When the service people came they would charge a arm and leg. I didn't have the gill for 6 months and had already bought parts 3 times. When I contacted the owner Amod, he told me he would buy me extra parts so I can keep it on site. After 2 months of texting him, he texted me back telling me to go to the manufacturer. I will be contacting the BBB.

A great place to find the ingredients you need for a lovely Indian meal at home. Tea, lentils,…read morespice mixes, vegetables, and so much more- you won't be able to leave here without filling up your shopping basket.

I will have to say, when I first moved to the neighborhood years ago, I was intimidated by this…read morestore, as I am not a builder. This store is much more than a design and build bookstore! As the only bookstore in this part of town, it is a great source of other books--they have a well-curated selection of new and notable literature, small inspirational or novelty books, an impressive selection of children's books, cookbooks, craft kits, magazines, cards, calendars, puzzles, glass ornaments, funny socks, and other shoppy shop things. If you have a gift to get or are looking for something to read on your next flight, you would be in good hands at Builders. It's compact but full of gems. No need to be intimidated.

Really cute, small local bookstore. I really enjoyed the wide selection of books - ranged from…read moreindigenous stories to Japanese garden photography to existential philosophical books. Spent about 30 minutes browsing and ended up buying a book. Service seemed nice and helpful when I went. I overheard them talking about how they had to downsize back in the day due to more sales going through Amazon now. Makes sense - I think because it's a local bookstore, they do charge a bit more. If you compare some book prices in the store to online, they do cost a bit more in store - but I felt supporting local biz was worth!

I absolutely love this place! They have a gorgeous selection of fine jewelry designers, plus lots…read moreof more affordable pieces from their own brass and silver lines. Really cool mix of edgy, organic, and stunning quality across the board. My partner and I have gotten permanent jewelry from them three times. One year & two years later our bracelets have held up so well, no breaks. Sienna, who does their permanent jewelry, is lovely and super attentive to detail. When we went in for our newest bracelets, they kindly cleaned our other ones, as the stones had gotten a little grubby in the past year. They have a wide ranging selection of chain styles and tons of beautiful charms to add on. We were also able to request a particular stone/setting in advance. All of the sales staff are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable! We have shopped at their original Oakland location during busy hours when they have gracefully been juggling multiple customers and still made the point to check in with us. Their Berkeley space is super open with lots of room for browsing. We tried on a number of rings and they were so helpful in explaining different settings, stone cuts, etc. I wilk be shopping here for years to come!

Rude lady today. I won't spend my money here ever. Inquired about a 16 inch chain and she was…read moresnotty